Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Holy Trinity Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- New Earswick
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Cinema Comes to York
- Walmgate Bar
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Medieval Abbey